Kane has found the net in each of his last six matches while his latest strike - a penalty in the midweek Carabao Cup semi-final first leg win over Chelsea - moved him to fourth on the list of Spurs’ top goalscorers of all time.

The England forward has a modest record against United, with only two goals in 10 fixtures, though he clearly has a fan in Solskjaer, who is under no illusion as to how difficult it will be to frustrate the 25-year-old.

Solskjaer said: “He is not bad, is he? He is a fantastic goalscorer and one of the best in the world but I have got a couple that I am happy to work with.

“He is a top, top professional. I’m sure whoever plays and trains with him can talk more about him but, from the outside, he is a fantastic finisher.

“He never misses chances so let’s make sure he doesn’t get any against us.”

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, interim manager of Manchester United, acknowledges the fans as he walks off for the half time break during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Huddersfield Town at Old Trafford on December 26, 2018 (Image: Getty Images)

Solskjaer has joined Sir Matt Busby in starting his United tenure with five successive wins although the consensus is the fixture at third-placed Tottenham will be the first acid test of his reign.

United have been more free-flowing in attack with Solskjaer at the helm and the former striker signalled his intent to continue in the same vein against their next opponents.

He said: “It was very good. We had four good days of training. I think the boys enjoyed it, we put a few principles down and I know they worked hard and I think they enjoy working hard as well. It looked like it.”